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Golf courses, beaches, mountain lakes and historic towns -- all of that and more can be found in South Carolina. Whether you want to walk the historic streets of Charleston, golf and swim in Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach or get back to nature in the mountains, South Carolina offers something for everyone. The challenge is to decide which destination in the Palmetto State to choose.

Charleston

When traveling to South Carolina, Charleston is a must-see location. Charm and beauty abound in this historic city, filled with pre-Revolutionary buildings, antebellum mansions and historic churches. Visitors to the Holy City can take walking tours of the historic district, enjoy carriage rides around the city and dine on Lowcountry fare at the myriad of local restaurants. Step back in time at the plantations that are located just outside the city. Middleton Place Plantation, Magnolia Plantation, Drayton Hall and Boone Hall Plantation each offers its own appeal to visitors. While in the area, you might want to visit Charleston's beaches. Folly Beach is the closest beach to the city. Play in the surf, collect shells or just walk along the seven-mile beach to take in the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.

Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island is a vacation destination for beach lovers and golfers alike. Hilton Head is a golfers' paradise, with more than 20 golf courses. For sun lovers, Hilton Head has 12 miles of beaches with four public accesses, in addition to the resort beach areas. Visitors to the island can enjoy kayaking, surfing, nature cruises and sport fishing along the coast.

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The temperature in South Carolina in August is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

Myrtle Beach

The Grand Strand is a 60-mile stretch along the South Carolina coast extending from north of Georgetown to the southern coast of North Carolina. Visitors to the area will find family fun in the sun in Myrtle Beach, a vacation destination along the coast. The white sand beaches can be accessed from the hotels that line the beach or by public access paths. For family fun, drive or walk down the main drag to the amusement parks, miniature golf courses and water parks, which are plentiful. Be amazed at Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and Aquarium. At night seek out entertainment at the clubs and entertainment venues. Myrtle Beach also has its share of golf courses, with over 100 along The Grand Strand.

Mountains

South Carolina isn't just beaches and historical sites. Travel to the northwestern corner of the state, near Greenville and Spartanburg, and you enter the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Eight state parks and wilderness areas can be found in the area, offering opportunities for camping, boating, hiking and fishing. Rent a cabin in the woods for your outdoor adventure, available at all of the state parks. The mountain areas of the state are a perfect getaway from the summer heat of South Carolina.

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About the Author

Michele Norfleet is a freelance writer who writes on travel, home and garden and education topics. She has coauthored a handbook for teachers on school-wide discipline and has contributed tips for special-needs students in the basal curriculum for RCL Benziger. Norfleet holds a master's degree from Southern Illinois University and has experience as a special-needs teacher and speech pathologist.

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